Display
Size:
6.5 inches
6.1 inches
Resolution:
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI
2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Refresh rate:
60Hz
120Hz
Screen-to-body:
87.37 %
88.57 %
Features:
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Samsung Exynos 980 (8 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 2x 2.2GHz Cortex-A77 + 6x 1.8GHz Cortex-A55, 64-bit
Octa-core, 1x 3.36GHz Kryo Prime + 4x 2.8GHz Kryo Gold + 3x 2.0GHz Kryo Silver
GPU:
Mali-G76 MP5
Adreno 740
RAM:
6GB LPDDR4
8GB
Internal storage:
128GB, available to use: 105.3 GB
128GB, not expandable
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
Android (13)
Battery
Capacity:
4500 mAh
3900 mAh
Type:
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging:
Fast charging
Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 25.0W
Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 10.0W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
48 MP (PDAF)
50 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 23 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Second camera:
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
10 MP (Telephoto)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 69 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.94"
Third camera:
5 MP (Macro)
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 40 mm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Fourth camera:
5 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/5"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Video recording:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps)
Features:
Hyperlapse, EIS
OIS, HDR
Front:
32 MP (HDR)
12 MP
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Design
Dimensions:
6.26 x 2.90 x 0.34 inches (158.9 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm)
5.76 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches (146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6mm)
Weight:
6.60 oz (187.0 g)
5.93 oz (168.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance:
Yes; IP68
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Prism cube black
Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender
Cellular
5G:
n41, n71, SA, NSA
5G Ready
LTE (FDD):
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS:
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850)
Data Speed:
LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
SIM type:
Dual Nano SIM + eSIM
HD Voice:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
Dolby Atmos
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.0
5.3
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax, Wi-Fi 6E; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible)
Features:
Charging, OTG
Charging, OTG
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:
NFC, ANT+
NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB)
Hearing aid compatible:
M3, T3
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Jul 15, 2020
FCC ID value:
A3LSMA516U
Measured SAR:
Head:
1.18 W/kg
Body:
1.20 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
3.25 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.37 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
$ 500
$ 800
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A51 5G User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
A to C USB Cable, Wall Adapter, SIM Pin/Ejector, Quick Start Guide, Terms & Conditions
USB-C cable, SIM Tray ejector, Paperwork
Availability
Officially announced:
Apr 08, 2020
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